Karachi: Today New York and Sindh become sister states.
Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori will meet New York State Assembly Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos today.
Dr. Ijaz Ahmad, APPAC chairman, supports the sister-state initiative. He’s hosting Governor Tessori and Ramos in NYC today.
Moreover, APPAC requested a State Assembly resolution declaring Sindh and New York sister states from Ramos on Friday. Ramos “graciously agreed” to the suggestion.
While, Sindh governor and New York State Assembly deputy speaker will discuss engagement roadmap at working brunch.
Moreover, New Yorkers will meet Sindh Assembly members in Karachi after this meeting. Share interests.
While, Sindh Assembly and New York State Assembly may pass a sister-state resolution after that visit.
Sister-State ties outweigh Sister-City ties. Both promote socialising.
Recently, citizen diplomacy has promoted community development, business partnerships, and cultural appreciation. This platform promotes education, health, agriculture, and climate change cooperation.
This promotes university-hospital-research affiliation. Top students get scholarships and exchanges.
New York and Sindh have many similarities, making this relationship natural.
Moreover, Karachi is “the wallet or lifeline of Pakistan” and New York is America’s economic centre. “The city of lights” and “The Big Apple” offer everyone a cosmopolitan life.
While, Karachi and NYC have beautiful beaches. They attract tourists. Karachi alone has more skyscrapers than New York.
Moreover, Pakistan’s first capital was Karachi. NYC had the same status from 1785 to 1790.
While, These values inspire international bridge-building. Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain twinned in 1931. Eisenhower improved this ceremonial relationship.
Sister Cities International has 2,500 sister cities in 134 countries.
Moreover, This platform has promoted US and international people-to-people contacts for decades. Pakistan and China established two sister provinces and six sister cities two years ago. Pakistan and Iran employ this tactic.
